Beagle sleeping with its bum facing the camera, owner smiling and patting it, in a cozy room with warm lighting

Why Do Dogs Sleep with Their Bum Facing You? Decoding Canine Comfort

7 February 2024

Reasons why your dog sleeps with their butt toward you, such as showing trust, feeling comfortable, marking their territory, and other environmental reasons.

Close-up of a goldfish gills in motion with water pouring into the tank

Do Fish Drink Water? Exploring Hydration in Aquatic Life

7 February 2024

The ways in which freshwater and saltwater fish osmoregulate, including the biological processes involved, and how environmental factors can affect their ability to stay alive.

Group of curious chickens, including a Sussex Hen, pecking at chopped zucchini in a rustic farmyard

Can Chickens Eat Zucchini? Nutritional Benefits & Feeding Tips

7 February 2024

Pros and cons of feeding your chickens zucchini, including nutritional information, how often to feed it to them, and the risk of cucurbitacin toxicity.

Serene Golden Retriever lying in a sunlit meadow with a faint rainbow symbolizing peace and afterlife

Where Do Dogs Go When They Die? Exploring the Afterlife Path

7 February 2024

Biological dog taphonomy, cultural and religious beliefs in dog afterlife, emotional consequences of losing a pet, and green pet burial.

Russian Blue cat curled up by the feet of a person under a soft blanket in a cozy bedroom

Why Does My Cat Sleep by My Feet? Science Explains the Relationship Behind the Behavior

7 February 2024

Reasons why cats like to sleep by your feet: warmth, security, attachment, instinct, tactile, and domestication.

Relaxed Shih Tzu sitting by a bowl of chopped collard greens in a neat kitchen setting

Can Dogs Eat Collard Greens? How to Safely Feed Your Dog This Leafy Green

7 February 2024

Pros and cons of giving collard greens to dogs, including how to prepare them, serving sizes, and possible side effects.

Silver tabby cat cautiously sniffing a dollop of whipped cream on a clean kitchen counter

Can Cats Have Whipped Cream? Exploring Lactose Intolerance in Cats

7 February 2024

The dangers of giving cats whipped cream, such as lactose intolerance, obesity, and the fact that it doesn't provide any nutritional benefit to cats.

Australian Shepherd sitting beside a diagram of canine skeletal structure in a veterinary clinic

How Many Bones Do Dogs Have? Exploring Canine Skeletal Variations

7 February 2024

A summary of dog bones, how many bones dogs have, unique bone structures in different breeds, and how to keep your dog's bones healthy.

Silver shaded British Shorthair cat sniffing a marshmallow with a look of confusion in a modern kitchen, with cat food in the background

Can Cats Eat Marshmallows? What Feline Dietary Needs Mean

7 February 2024

risks of giving cats marshmallows, how to properly feed your cat, and why you shouldn't give your cat human food.

Two Corgi puppies outdoors, one with a short tail and the other with a long tail, looking back at their tails

Are Corgis Born With Tails? A Look at the Tail Characteristics of Pembrokes and Cardigans

7 February 2024

Corgis are born with tails; Pembrokes typically have their tails docked to conform to breed standards, while Cardigans have long tails; tail docking is controversial.

Samoyed dog playfully nibbling on owner's hand in a cozy, well-lit living room

Why Does My Dog Nibble on Me? Decoding Canine Affection and Stress Signals

7 February 2024

Topics covered include dog biting: how dogs communicate with people and other dogs, emotions, stress, as well as the importance of bite inhibition and sensory play in puppies.

Vet in white coat checking the anal glands of a calm Beagle in a clean veterinary clinic

How to Get Rid of Anal Gland Smell: Advice from the Experts

6 February 2024

Some ways to effectively manage dog anal gland odor are by making sure that the glands are being expressed correctly, feeding your dog a diet that is high in fiber and making sure that they are getting enough water, using enzymatic cleaners, and seeking help from a vet.